100 Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.

90 Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

90 Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

90 Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position

90 Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

90 Near VisionThe ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)

85 Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

80 Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

80 Information OrderingThe ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.

80 Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener

75 Written ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

75 Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

70 Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.

70 Speed of ClosureThe ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern

65 Wrist-Finger SpeedThe ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists

65 Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion

55 Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

55 Mathematical ReasoningThe ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem

55 Fluency of IdeasThe ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.

55 Number FacilityThe ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly

55 Visual Color DiscriminationThe ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

50 Flexibility of ClosureThe ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material

50 Speed of Limb MovementThe ability to quickly move the arms or legs

50 Response OrientationThe ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts

45 Auditory AttentionThe ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds

45 Reaction TimeThe ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears

45 Category FlexibilityThe ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.

45 MemorizationThe ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures

45 Time SharingThe ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)

45 Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time

40 Hearing SensitivityThe ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness

40 OriginalityThe ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem

40 Perceptual SpeedThe ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object

100 Monitor Processes, Material, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.

95 Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.

95 Analyzing Data or InformationIdentifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

95 Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsCombining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.

95 Getting Information Needed to Do the JobObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

95 Assisting and Caring for OthersProviding assistance or personal care to others.

85 Documenting or Recording InformationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.

85 Implementing Ideas or ProgramsConducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.

80 Communicating With Persons Outside OrganizationCommunicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.

75 Performing For or Working With PublicPerforming for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

75 Communicating With Other WorkersProviding information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.

70 Providing Consultation and Advice to OthersProviding consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.

70 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or PeopleMaking judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

70 Evaluating Information Against StandardsEvaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.

65 Interpreting Meaning of Information to OthersTranslating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.

65 Coordinating Work and Activities of OthersCoordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.

60 Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.

55 Establishing and Maintaining RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

50 Developing Objectives and StrategiesEstablishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.

50 Organizing, Planning, and PrioritizingDeveloping plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.

50 Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.

45 Estimating Needed CharacteristicsEstimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

45 Scheduling Work and ActivitiesScheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.

100 (F) IndoorsHow frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors

100 (I) Importance of Being Exact or AccurateHow important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

96 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is DoneHow important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?

95 (F) Special UniformHow often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?

90 (C) Job-Required Social InteractionHow much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?

88 (I) Provide a Service to OthersHow important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?

87 (S) Consequence of ErrorHow serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?

86 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of OthersHow responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?

85 (F) Diseases or InfectionsHow often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)

76 (I) Deal With External CustomersHow important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?

75 (F) Common Protective or Safety AttireHow often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?

75 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, ControlsHow much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

65 (F) StandingHow much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?

60 (I) Coordinate or Lead OthersHow important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?

60 (L) Diseases or InfectionsWhat is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)

55 (F) Walking or RunningHow much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?

52 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of ActionHow important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?

50 (F) Bending or Twisting the BodyHow much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?

50 (F) SittingHow much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?

49 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and ResultsHow responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

48 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New EventsHow important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?

47 (E) Frustrating CircumstancesTo what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?

40 (F) Frequency in Conflict SituationsHow frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?

40 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry PeopleHow frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

40 (D) Diseases or InfectionsIf injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)

33 (A) Degree of AutomationIndicate the level of automation of this job.

33 (O) Objective or Subjective InformationHow objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?

30 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or CrawlingHow much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?

30 (F) Hazardous ConditionsHow often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)

30 (F) RadiationHow often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?

28 (I) Importance of Repeating Same TasksHow important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?

28 (I) Take a Position Opposed to OthersHow important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?

25 (F) ContaminantsHow often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?

25 (F) Making Repetitive MotionsHow much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?

24 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of EquipmentHow important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

23 (L) Hazardous SituationsWhat is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns

20 (F) Hazardous EquipmentHow often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)

20 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety AttireHow often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?

20 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are DistractingHow often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?

20 (F) OutdoorsHow frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors

20 (D) Hazardous SituationsIf injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns

20 (F) Keeping or Regaining BalanceHow much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?

17 (L) RadiationWhat is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?

16 (D) Hazardous ConditionsIf injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)

15 (F) Very HotHow often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?

11 (L) Hazardous ConditionsWhat is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)

10 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive PeopleHow frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

10 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate LightingHow often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

9 (L) Hazardous EquipmentWhat is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)

8 (D) RadiationIf injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?

8 (D) Hazardous EquipmentIf injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)

5 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward PositionsHow often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?

100 InvestigativeInvestigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

61 EnterprisingEnterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

61 SocialSocial occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

56 RealisticRealistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

44 ConventionalConventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

39 ArtisticArtistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

100 Achievement-Mean ExtentOccupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

85 Independence-Mean ExtentOccupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

76 Relationships-Mean ExtentOccupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

76 Recognition-Mean ExtentOccupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

75 Working Conditions-Mean ExtentOccupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.